Illuminated cooler providing raised surface

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a lighted portable device for storing foods and other items at a cool temperature, such as a cooler device, and a means for providing a raised surface that may be lighted. The light source of the cooler device may be operable to provide either or both external illumination and internal illumination. The light source of the cooler device may be powered by several sources, including a solar means, whereby the light source will function even in remote areas devoid of a reliable source of electricity. The cooler device may be waterproof and weather durable. It may have one or more table portions or tabletop surfaces which may be locked into place to create a table that incorporates the cooler device. Adjustable legs may extend from the base of the cooler device to raise the cooler device off the ground.

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 61/154,876, filed 24 Feb. 2009.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates in general to the field of portable devices usedto keep foods and other items at a cool temperature.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Coolers are used to store items in a multitude of different environmentsand light conditions. Coolers may be transported over rough terrain, beused in wet areas, or be relied upon to store items in remote locations,to name just a few of the uses made of coolers. The prior art disclosesseveral coolers for storing food, including the following.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,182,462 discloses a cooler box illuminated by way of anilluminating system built into the inner walling of the lid of the box,or into the inner walling of the box itself. The patent furtherdiscloses interconnectivity between a manual switch, an automatic springloaded switch, a seating means holding an incandescent light bulb and aseating means holding portable energized battery unit. Theinterconnectivity of these elements produces illumination within the boxwhen the lid is detached from the box, and allows for the illuminationto be turned off during daylight hours so as to prevent bulb from comingon when the lid is in a raised position.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,519,965 discloses a cooler box with an externalillumination system built in to the frontal walling of the box. Theillumination system is turned on and off by way of a manual switch. Theillumination system may be powered by a battery unit.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,389,608 discloses a fishing cooler that has wheels and ahandle. A plurality of cup holders are integrated in the lid of thecooler and a portable light may be attached to the cooler. The light maybe powered by a solar energy source.

U.S. Patent Application No. 2008/0170388 discloses a cooler thatincludes a printed circuit board which includes a power source, a tiltswitch and an electrical circuit connected therebetween. A light isconnected to the electrical circuit and protrudes through the housing,wherein as the lid is raised a predetermined number of degrees from theclosed position the tilt switch causes the light to turn on toilluminate the storage compartment of the cooler.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a lighted cooler devicecomprising; a cooler device that provides portable storage wherein itemsare stored at a cool temperature; and a light source in the coolerdevice operable by at least one switch mechanism to emit light; wherebythe light source emits light from the cooler device.

In another aspect the present disclosure relates to a lighted coolerdevice comprising; a cooler device that provides portable storagewherein items are stored at a cool temperature; a light source in thecooler device operable by at least one switch mechanism to emit light;and one or more table portions extending from one or more outer surfacesof the cooler device; whereby the light source emits light to at leastone of the one or more table portions.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for the purpose of description and should not beregarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects of the inventionwill become apparent when consideration is given to the followingdetailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to theannexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cooler device.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cooler device.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the lid of a cooler device having a solar panelattached thereto.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the light source incorporated in a coolerdevice.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a cooler device having a source for chargingthe battery that is removable and/or interchangeable.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the cooler device with table portions andtabletops extended.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the cooler device having a leg extendedtherefrom.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the cooler device having a leg extendedtherefrom.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a cooler having an extendable handle.

In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way ofexample. It is to be expressly understood that the description anddrawings are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid tounderstanding, and are not intended as a definition of the limits of theinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The present invention is a lighted portable device for storing foods andother items at a cool temperature, such as a cooler device, and a meansfor providing a raised surface that may be lighted. The light source ofthe cooler device may be operable to provide either, or both, externalillumination and internal illumination. The light source of the coolerdevice may be powered by several sources, including a solar means,whereby the light source will function even in remote areas devoid of areliable source of electricity. The cooler device may be waterproof andweather durable. It may have one or more table portions and may furtherincorporate tabletops which may be locked into place to create a surfacethat may incorporate the cooler device. Adjustable legs may extend fromthe base of the cooler device to raise the cooler device off the ground.

External illumination allows a user to easily locate the cooler devicein low light or darkness. It further allows a user to make use of thearea around the cooler device that is illuminated as items placed inthis area will be visible due to the light provided by the coolerdevice.

Internal illumination lights the interior of the cooler device andallows for visibility whereby a user may access the contents of thecooler device without the need of an additional light source, such as aflashlight.

The light source incorporated in embodiments of the present inventionmay be powered by a variety of means, including rechargeable means. Forexample, in one embodiment of the present invention a rechargeablebattery pack may be connected to a solar panel. This particularembodiment has the advantage that the cooler device may be utilized inremote areas where an electrical power supply is not available or isunreliable, and conventional batteries are not in supply. A skilledreader will recognize that a variety of other power means may beincorporated in the present invention.

The external and internal illumination sources of the cooler device eachincrease the ease with which a user may access items stored in thecooler device, and placed near the exterior of the cooler device. Use ofan additional light source to light either the interior or exterior of acooler device may require a user to hold such a source in one hand orotherwise manage to support and aim the light source. The external andinternal illumination sources of the cooler device offer the user thechance to maintain the capacity of unhindered movement when utilizingthe cooler device.

One or more foldable table portions may be incorporated in an embodimentof the cooler device. Such table portions may be positioned on the outerwalls of the cooler device. The table portions may fold-out so as toprovide a surface that may be level with the lid of the cooler device ormay be positioned just below the external illumination. Each tableportion may lock in place for stability.

To further increase the table surface, one or more of the table portionsmay include sliding tabletops that slide out from a table portion andextend beyond the edge of the table portion. In an embodiment of thepresent invention wherein at least two table portions are incorporated,a tabletop may be sliceable to be positioned between two table portions,thereby filling the gap that would otherwise exist between the tableportions. The tabletops may lock in place to remain securely positioned.In an embodiment of the present invention tabletops may be utilized inconjunction with table portions to create a continuous table surfacepositioned around the lid of the cooler device. The lid of the coolerdevice may be opened and closed without encumbrance when the tableportions and/or tabletops are locked in position. Illumination may beprovided to the portions of the table surface by the light source forthe internal illumination.

The surface provided by the table portions and/or tabletops may offer auser a good working space. Such a space may be used for a variety ofpurposes, for example, such as a space for preparing or serving food.The external and/or internal illumination sources may provide a userwith a light to increase the visibility of the working space in lowlight or darkness.

Legs may additionally be incorporated in the present invention. Inparticular legs may be attached to the base of the cooler device, in amanner whereby the legs may be extended or unextended. In an extendedposition the legs may cause the base of the cooler device to be raisedabove the ground. The legs may be operable to extend to varying lengthsand thereby to raise the cooler device to varying heights above theground.

The incorporation of legs into the cooler device offers severalbenefits. Should the cooler device be placed upon a wet area, such as arain soaked, swampy or beach location, the legs may be used to raise thecooler device above the ground so as to ensure that water does not seepinto the cooler device and that the contents of the cooler do not becomecontaminated by water. Additionally, should the cooler device be placedupon uneven ground the legs may be adjusted so that the lid of thecooler device may be positioned so as to be a level surface. This mayhave particular benefits should the embodiment of the present inventionincorporate table portions and/or tabletops, in that the legs may beadjusted to create a level working surface.

A skilled reader will recognize that the present invention may havevaried embodiments. The descriptions provided herein of particularembodiments of the present invention are provided as examples.

The present invention is a cooler device that is constructed ofmaterials that cause it to be waterproof and durable. Such materials mayinclude moldable materials that are pliable and lightweight, forexample, such as plastics and metals including aluminum A layer ofinsulation may be incorporated into its formation for the purpose ofretaining a cool temperature in the interior of the cooler device. Thecooler device may be formed in a variety of shapes, but generally theinterior of the cooler device will be formed to provide a space whereinitems may be stored.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, thecooler device may be equipped with at least one exterior handle. Ahandle may be formed into the shape of the cooler device, may beattached to an exterior wall of the cooler device, or may beincorporated into the cooler device in some other manner. Any coolerdevice handle may be positioned to facilitate ease when a user must liftthe cooler device.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the lid of the coolerdevice may be permanently attached to the cooler device, removablyattached to the cooler device, or fully removeable from the coolerdevice. For example, a permanently attached lid may be attached to thecooler device by way of one or more hinges secured with screws to thebody of the cooler device. A removably attached lid may be attached tothe cooler device by way of a detachable means, for example, such as astrap that is fixed to the lid and removably affixed to a clip meansthat is attached to the cooler device, so that the end of the strap thatis distant from the end of the strap that is affixed to the lid may beheld by the clip means in a manner that causes the strap to connect thelid and the cooler device, but the strap end held in the clip means maybe easily released by the clip means if force is exerted upon the clipmeans to open the clip. A fully removeable lid may have neither apermanent attachment to the cooler device, nor a removeable attachmentto the cooler device. The fully removable lid may be placed on top ofthe cooler device in a manner that may create a secure seal between thelid and cooler device to cause the inside of the cooler device to retainthe cool environment therein without undue leakage. Once the lid isremoved from the cooler device it may be lifted free and clear of thecooler device without any attachment thereto. A skilled reader willrecognize that the forms of lids described herein may be integrated withthe cooler device and incorporated with the cooler device in a varietyof a means not expressly described herein.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention the cooler device mayincorporate one or more wheels. Such wheels may be positioned so as tocause the cooler to roll when it is moved from one place to another. Therolling of the cooler device may enhance the ease of moving the coolerdevice, particularly if the cooler device is at a particular heaviness,for example, such as may occur when significant weight is accumulateddue to the contents of the cooler device. A skilled reader willrecognize that a number of types of wheels, such as small wheels formoving the cooler device over a smooth surface, or large wheels formoving the cooler device over rugged terrain, and a variety of wheelconfigurations, such as numerous wheels positioned along a single edgeof the cooler device, a single wheel in the middle of an edge of thecooler device, or multiple wheels positioned on multiple surfaces of thecooler device to allow for rolling in multiple directions, may beapplied.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8, anextendable handle 80 may be incorporated into the body of the coolerdevice. In particular said extendable handle may aid a user in movingthe cooler device if said cooler device has wheels attached thereto. Theextendable handle of the cooler device may be operated by a buttondesigned to facilitate the extension and retraction of the handle. Inone embodiment of the present invention, the extendable handle may beextended and retracted to more than a single position. A lockingmechanism may be applied, whereby the handle may be locked whenpositioned at one of two or more lengths. A skilled reader willrecognize that an extendable handle may aid a user moving the coolerdevice by providing a means of guiding the cooler device and one thatallows a user to do this from a standing position without requiring theuser undue strain or the need to be bent over while moving the coolerdevice.

In another embodiment of the present invention one or more light sourcesmay be provided to offer source of either external illumination,internal illumination or both. To provide internal illumination lightsources may be positioned on the internal walls of the cooler device. Toprovide external illumination light sources may be positioned on theexternal walls of the cooler device.

As shown in FIG. 1, a light source 10 may be positioned on the externalwall of the cooler device, just below the lid. The light source mayinclude one or more lights or one or more light emission sources. Forexample a single light source, such a light panel may be provided, andone or more holes 30 whereby the light may be emitted from the lightsource may be included in the cooler device, as shown in FIG. 3. Askilled reader will recognize that a variety of means of providing alight source may be incorporated into the present invention. The lightsource used in each embodiment may depend on several factors, includingthe strength of the light required, the positioning of the light sourceand the emitted lights, as well as other considerations. A skilledreader will further recognize that the light source applied will furtherdepend on the size of the cooler device as will the number of lightsources applied in a cooler device.

The light source may be of any type, for example, such as an LED lightsource. In some embodiments of the present invention the light sourcemay have any or several of the following characteristics: durable;bright; use minimal energy; readily available from sellers; and an arrayof colors. Each of these characteristics of the light source will be ofgreater or less significance to embodiment of the present inventiondepending upon the expected use of the cooler device. For example,should the cooler device be used at night in wilderness locations, acoloured light may be used in the light source to protect the eyes ofany wild animals that may be near the cooler device which may besensitive to bright white lights. An additional example is that thedurability of the light source may be of particular consideration shouldthe cooler device be transported over rough terrain. A skilled readerwill recognize how other characteristics of the light source will affectvariant uses of the cooler device.

The light source may be activated by a variety of light sourceactivation means, such as at the will of a user, for example throughforce applied by a user to a switch mechanism 12, as shown in FIG. 1.Alternatively, the light source may be activated by the motion ofopening and closing the lid of the cooler device, whereby the lightsource is turned on to emit light when the lid of the cooler device isopened, and the light source is turned off so that no light is emittedwhen the lid of the cooler device is closed. A cooler device mayincorporate different light source activation methods for each type ofillumination available. For example, a different light source activationmeans may be applied to the external illumination and to the internalillumination in a cooler device that incorporates by types ofillumination.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the light source activationmeans for the interior light source may be any type of switch. Forexample, as shown in FIG. 4, such as a nipple switch 40 that is locatedon the top edge of the cooler device wall, so that the nipple switch maybe in direct contact with the lid of the cooler device when the lid ofthe cooler device is in a closed position and due to the force of thelid of the cooler device be in a closed position whereby the lightsource is unable to emit light, and the nipple switch is in an openposition when the lid of the cooler device is open and the light sourcemay emit light. Thus, the application of a nipple switch will cause theillumination to occur automatically when the lid of the cooler device isopened.

The application of a light source activation means that is a switch inthe present invention may be applied to light sources for interior orexterior illumination, and can be used so that the switch is in a closedposition the light source does not emit light and when the switch is inan open position the light source does emit light. Additionally, anoverride switch may be incorporated in the cooler device whereby a lightsource may be prevented from emitting light during a period of time,such as the daytime. Any one or more switches incorporated in the coolerdevice for any light source may be located in either the interior of thecooler device, the exterior of the cooler device, or switches may belocated in both the interior and exterior of the cooler device. Thelocation of a switch may be positioned anywhere on the cooler devicethat either ergonomically or esthetically satisfactory to a user.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the light source may offer atimed sequence, such as a timed sequence that incorporates a light showeffect. Additionally, a timed sequence may be applied whereby a lightsource will only emit light for a period of time that is proscribed bythe timed-light sequence. This has the advantage of ensuring that thelight source cannot be left on inadvertently by a user which may createunnecessary drain upon the power source powering the light source.

In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, oneor more cup holders 24 may be formed in the lid of the cooler device.Such cup holders may be illuminated by a light source. This light sourcemay have its own light source activation means, or may be liked toeither the internal illumination or external illumination. Lighted cupholders have the advantage of facilitating ease of locating the cupholders in low light conditions or darkness.

In embodiments of the present invention, the light source may be poweredby a power source that is either internal to the cooler device orexternal to the cooler device. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, thecooler device may include a electrical cord 42 which may be connected toan source of electricity. Alternatively, the cooler device may bepowered by batteries, such as alkaline batteries. Still another optionis that the cooler device may include a rechargeable battery pack. Sucha battery pack may be charged by one or more of the following: an A/Cadapter, a D/C adapter; a solar panel.

As shown in FIG. 2, a solar panel 20 may be incorporated into anexternal wall of the cooler device, such as the lid of the coolerdevice. The solar panel may be operable to charge the rechargeablebattery pack. As described above the solar panel may be the primarysource of power for the rechargeable battery pack, or may be used inconjunction with other power sources.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a storage area may beincorporated into the lid of the cooler device wherein either A/C and/orD/C interchangeable wires may be positioned. In another embodiment ofthe present invention, a removable casing may provide access to therechargeable battery pack or other power source.

In other embodiments of the present invention, the rechargeable batterypack may also be used to power additional features of the cooler device,as well as the light source. For example, the rechargeable battery packmay provide power to provide cooling of the interior of the coolerdevice. Alternatively, the rechargeable battery pack may provide powerto provide heating of the interior of the cooler device. A skilledreader will recognize other features of the cooling device that mayutilize a power source.

In yet other embodiments of the present invention, the rechargeablebattery pack may be located anywhere on the cooler that is ergonomicallyand/or esthetically satisfactory. A storage compartment on the coolermay be incorporated to accommodate the A/C and/or D/C interchangeableconnections for charging the battery located anywhere on the cooler thatis ergonomically and/or esthetically satisfactory.

As shown in FIG. 4, one or more table portions 44 may be incorporated inthe cooler device. Such table portions 44 may be foldable so that atable portion may be positioned virtually parallel with an exterior wallof the cooler device when the table portion is not extended. Whenextended, a table portion 44 may lock in place, so as to provide asecure surface. Many locking means may be applied to the presentinvention. For example, such as a foldable arm 42 located below thetable portion that may lock into place and hold the table portion in anextended position. In another embodiment of the present inventionlocking arms may be provided on both sides of the tabletop portion tohold it in place. A skilled reader will recognize that many lockingmeans may be incorporated in the cooler device and that these may beeither ergonomically and/or esthetically satisfactory to the user.

In one embodiment of the present invention a table portion may be in anextended position virtually level with the top of the lid of the coolerdevice. In this manner the table portion may provide a level surfacethat is incorporated with the lid of the cooler device.

As shown in FIG. 5, one or more tabletops 50 may be incorporated in atable portion 44. Such tabletops may be positioned so as to beslideable. The tabletops may be virtually parallel with a table portionwhen the tabletop is not extended. After sliding the tabletop to anextended position the tabletop may lock into place so as to provide avirtually constant level surface with the table portion when a tabletopis locked into place.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5,tabletops may be extended to fill the gap between table portions toproduce a continuous working surface that integrates the cooler deviceand two or more table portions and at least one tabletop.

In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4, theone or more table portions may be positioned just below the externalillumination, so one or more of the table portions may be illuminated bythe light source of the external illumination.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention the lid of the coolerdevice may be lifted and illumination may be provided to one or moretable portions by the light source of the internal illumination.

As shown in FIG. 6, legs 60 may be incorporated in the cooler device.Legs may extend from the base of the cooler device. Such legs may beincorporated to give height to the cooler. A skilled reader willrecognize the many advantages that legs may provide, for example, suchas enabling a person to sit in a chair and have the cooler beside themat a height that they may reach into the interior of the cooler devicewithout straining from their sitting position. Another example is thatthe legs may cause the cooler device to be positioned such a personstanding or sitting may use the cooler device as a tabletop comfortably.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, one or more legs may be connected to eachother, for example, such as by one or more connecting bars 62. A skilledreader will recognize that legs may be incorporated in the cooler devicein an individual or co-joined manner, and that there may be one or morelegs incorporated in the present invention.

The legs incorporated in the cooler may be extendable by a variety ofmeans, for example, such as foldably, slideably, or telescopically. Legsmay be extendable to a single length or to variable lengths. The meansof extending and retracting legs may be of many means, for example, suchas a button or lever that enables the legs to extend and lock in anextended position and to retract and lock in a retracted position. Asshown in

FIG. 6, such a button 64 may be positioned on a handle of the coolerdevice. Once the legs are in an extended and locked in position thecooler device may be positioned at a distance off the ground. In oneembodiment of the present invention legs may be spring loaded, enablingan individual person to extend the legs from the cooler. A skilledreader will recognize that other means may be applied to extend andretract the legs.

In one embodiment of the present invention, to give the cooler stabilitywhen the legs are extended spring loaded horizontal stabilizing bars maybe applied to spread the legs apart to give the cooler stability. Withsprings inside the legs to spread them apart it allows the legs to movein and out of the cooler easily and giving the cooler stability will inthe standing position.

It will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that othervariations of the embodiments described herein may also be practicedwithout departing from the scope of the invention. Other modificationsare therefore possible.

1. A lighted cooler device comprising; (a) a cooler device that providesportable storage, said cooler device incorporating a lid that ismoveable between an open and a closed position in relation to acontainer portion wherein items are storable; (b) one or more powersources connectable to the cooler device and operable to provide powerto the cooler device; and (c) one or more light sources positioned inthe cooler device, said one or more light sources being operable by atleast one switch mechanism to emit light; whereby the light sourcepositioned in the cooler device emits light.
 2. The lighted coolerdevice of claim 1, wherein the one or more light sources: (a) emit lightto illuminate the interior of the cooler device; (b) emit lightexternally to the cooler; or (c) emit light to illuminate the interiorof the cooler device and emit light externally to the cooler.
 3. Thelighted cooler device of claim 1, wherein the one or more light sourcesare operable to generate and emit light at least one of the followingtypes of light: (a) bright light; (b) durable light; (c) light emittedrequiring minimal energy; or (d) coloured light that includes one colouror an array of colours.
 4. The lighted cooler device of claim 1, whereinthe at least one switch mechanism is operable by the activity of openingor closing the lid of the cooler device.
 5. The lighted cooler device ofclaim 1, further comprising an override mechanism operable to preventemission of light, such as during a period of time.
 6. The lightedcooler device of claim 1, further comprising one or more light sourcesoperable in a timed sequence.
 7. The lighted cooler device of claim 1,wherein the one or more power sources include a rechargeable batterypack and a solar panel.
 8. The lighted cooler device of claim 7, whereinthe solar panel is attachable to the cooler device.
 9. The lightedcooler device of claim 1, wherein the cooler device is formed of waterproof and durable materials that are light weight.
 10. The lightedcooler of claim 1, further comprising at least one of the following: (a)an exterior handle, said exterior handle being extendable to varyinglengths and being lockable at specific lengths to provide an handlelength that facilitates ease of use of the exterior handle by a user;(b) one or more wheels; or (c) one or more wheels and an exterior handleextendable to varying lengths that is lockable at specific lengths toprovide an handle length that facilitates ease of use of the exteriorhandle by a user, whereby a user may cause the cooler device to moveupon the one or more wheels.
 11. The lighted cooler of claim 1, whereinthe lid creates a secure seal with the container portion when in aclosed position thereby retaining a cool environment in the interior ofthe cooling device and achieving minimum leakage.
 12. The lighted coolerof claim 1, further comprising a cooler means attachable to at least oneof the one or more power sources, said cooler means being operable tocool the interior of the cooling device.
 13. The lighted cooler of claim1, further comprising cup holders positioned in the cooler devicewhereby the one or more light sources are operable to illuminate the cupholders.
 14. A lighted cooler device comprising; (a) a cooler devicethat provides portable storage, said cooler device incorporating a lidthat is moveable between an open and a closed position in relation to acontainer portion wherein items are storable; (b) one or more powersources connectable to the cooler device and operable to provide powerto the cooler device; and (c) one or more light sources positioned inthe cooler device being operable by at least one switch mechanism toemit light; and (d) one or more table portions extending from one ormore outer surfaces of the cooler device; whereby at least one of theone or more light sources is operable to emit light to at least one ofthe one or more table portions.
 15. The lighted cooler device of claim14, wherein the one or more table portions are extendable from thecooler device to create a table surface incorporating the lid of thecooler device and said table portions are lockable into an extendedposition.
 16. The lighted cooler device of claim 14, wherein the one ormore table portions are extendable from the cooler device below one ormore of the one or more light sources, whereby at least one of the oneor more light sources illuminates at least one of the one or more tableportions and a user may utilize the at least one or more table portionsilluminated by the one or more light sources as a lit work area.
 17. Thelighted cooler device of claim 14, wherein the lid of the cooler deviceis moveable to an open or closed position without encumbrance by any ofthe one or more table portions.
 18. The lighted cooler device of claim14, further comprising one or more sliding tabletops being slideable toconnect the one or more table portions by filling one or more gapsbetween the one or more table portions.
 19. The lighted cooler device ofclaim 14, further comprising one or more extendable legs attached to thebase of the cooler device, whereby the cooler device may be supportedabove ground level when the one or more extendable legs are extendedfrom the cooler device.
 20. The lighted cooler device of claim 19,further comprising at least two extendable legs, each extendable legsbeing extendable to varying lengths, whereby the cooler device may besupported in a level position.